Q: Does high blood pressure associated with pregnancy cause fainting?

A: Fainting occurs when not enough blood gets to the brain. Blood pressure is too low. The medications used to treat pregnancy induced high blood pressure can cause fainting with a rapid change from the sitting...

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Q: Can I use this system if I’m pregnant? Should my OB clear it first?

A: As a matter of principal, when you are pregnant you should clear any change from your normal routine with your Obstetrician. Clinical studies with the RESPeRATE have not been done...

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Q: Why does my BP elevate (160/100) every time I have my monthly period?

A: A study done by the Department of Medicine in Cork, Ireland showed that blood pressure is higher at the onset of menstruation [Clin Sci (Lond), 1991 OCT;81(4):515-8]. However, a blood pressure...

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Q: My Dr. said I sweat a lot (even after a shower or in cold places) because I am menopausal and have high BP. Is sweating and BP related?

A: Sweating can be a symptom of high blood pressure and other serious medical conditions. Most women...

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Q: Does Lisinopril affect the menstrual cycle? I have been spotting for over 3 weeks after my period was due.

A: Lisinopril should not cause you to spot. Since you have missed a period, pregnancy is a possibility unless you aren’t sexually active. I suggest you...

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Q: I’m 34 years old and have had high blood pressure since I was pregnant with my only child. Since then I’m on medication, currently renitec 10mg, but sometimes my blood pressure is not in control. Some people say that I can’t get pregnant because...

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Q: What is the normal range of blood pressure for pregnant women?

A: The normal range for blood pressure does not change with pregnancy. Readings of less than 120/80 are considered normal. For a good discussion of high blood pressure and pregnancy, click here.

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Q: I am expecting my second baby in May 2009 and I have a daughter that is now 3 yrs old. I had pre-eclampsia with her pregnancy. With this pregnancy, my blood pressure has been 130 /80 but I’m worried. What can I do to...

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Q: I was diagnosed with high blood pressure after the birth of my third child who is now 6 yrs.old. Is it possible to stop taking blood pressure medication once your pressure is regulated?

A: Hypertension that starts with pregnancy doesn’t always go away after the...

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Q: Is there any such thing as hormonal hypertension? I am perimenopausal, and last year I was told that I had high blood pressure. I started monitoring it daily as well as incorporating the DASH diet and exercise and the doctor said that I would...

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